WGU D440 NUTRITION STUDY GUIDE
EXAM: HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
A _____ (NG) tube is a special tube that carries food through the nose,
down the throat and directly into the stomach.
nasogastric
When a patient is utilizing a nasogastric (NG) tube, they are at a higher
risk for aspiration, therefore we must _____ the HOB (head of the bed) 30-
45 degrees.
elevate
The albumin level should be _____ - _____.
3.5-5
_____ is a marker for malnutrition, kidney or liver disease.
Albumin
When utilizing a nasogastric (NG) tube, after you aspirate the contents
into the syringe, we must check the _____ _____.
pH balance
,_____ _____ _____ (TPN) is administratyion of liquid nutrients intravenously
to people who cannot use their digestive systems at all.
Total Parental Nutrition
In TPN, _____ % of dextrose is utilized when waiting for the next bag.
10
During TPN, _____ is monitored.
glucose
A _____ _____ diet is for patients with gastrointestinal (GI) problems before
(preoperatively) and after (postoperatively) surgery and before some
diagnostic tests.
clear liquid
A _____ _____ diet consists of limited nutrients, only used for a short period
of time and CLEAR juices that do NOT contain pulp
Examples are apple juice, cranberry juice, gelatin, popsicles and other
clear broths.
clear liquid
,A _____ ______ diet is used to advance a patient with gastrointestinal (GI)
disturbances, after having dental work performed, and for those patients
who cannot tolerate solid food.
full liquid
A _____ ______ diet consists of juices (including those that contain pulp,
milk or milk products, yogurt, strained cream soups and liquid dietary
supplements.
full liquid
A _____ diet is used for patients who cannot safely chew or swallow solid
food.
pureed
A _____ diet consists of food that is placed into a blender and made into a
pulp-like mixture. The addition of raw eggs, nuts, and seeds should be
avoided.
pureed
A _____ _____ diet is used for patients who have difficulty chewing
effectively dentures or no teeth.
mechanical soft
, A _____ _____ diet consists of clear and full liquid and pureed, with addition
of all cream soups, grounded or finely diced meats, flaked fish, cottage
cheese, rice, potatoes, pancakes, light breads, cooked vegetables, cooked
or canned fruits, bananas, soups, peanut butter, and eggs (not fried).
mechanical soft
List the correct order of diets (ranging from a patient who does not have
the ability to chew at all to someone that can):
1. clear liquid
2. full liquid
3. pureed
4. mechanical soft
A _____ diet EXCLUDES all animal products. However, SOYBEAN is a
popular plant-based protein in vegetarian and vegan communities.
vegan
A _____ vegetarian diet allows for dairy/dairy products. Meat CANNOT be
consumed.
lacto
A _____ - _____ diet allows for dairy & eggs. Meat CANNOT be consumed.
lacto-ovo
S/s of _____ are tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), tachypnea (rapid
breathing), hypotension (low blood pressure), decreased urine
EXAM: HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
A _____ (NG) tube is a special tube that carries food through the nose,
down the throat and directly into the stomach.
nasogastric
When a patient is utilizing a nasogastric (NG) tube, they are at a higher
risk for aspiration, therefore we must _____ the HOB (head of the bed) 30-
45 degrees.
elevate
The albumin level should be _____ - _____.
3.5-5
_____ is a marker for malnutrition, kidney or liver disease.
Albumin
When utilizing a nasogastric (NG) tube, after you aspirate the contents
into the syringe, we must check the _____ _____.
pH balance
,_____ _____ _____ (TPN) is administratyion of liquid nutrients intravenously
to people who cannot use their digestive systems at all.
Total Parental Nutrition
In TPN, _____ % of dextrose is utilized when waiting for the next bag.
10
During TPN, _____ is monitored.
glucose
A _____ _____ diet is for patients with gastrointestinal (GI) problems before
(preoperatively) and after (postoperatively) surgery and before some
diagnostic tests.
clear liquid
A _____ _____ diet consists of limited nutrients, only used for a short period
of time and CLEAR juices that do NOT contain pulp
Examples are apple juice, cranberry juice, gelatin, popsicles and other
clear broths.
clear liquid
,A _____ ______ diet is used to advance a patient with gastrointestinal (GI)
disturbances, after having dental work performed, and for those patients
who cannot tolerate solid food.
full liquid
A _____ ______ diet consists of juices (including those that contain pulp,
milk or milk products, yogurt, strained cream soups and liquid dietary
supplements.
full liquid
A _____ diet is used for patients who cannot safely chew or swallow solid
food.
pureed
A _____ diet consists of food that is placed into a blender and made into a
pulp-like mixture. The addition of raw eggs, nuts, and seeds should be
avoided.
pureed
A _____ _____ diet is used for patients who have difficulty chewing
effectively dentures or no teeth.
mechanical soft
, A _____ _____ diet consists of clear and full liquid and pureed, with addition
of all cream soups, grounded or finely diced meats, flaked fish, cottage
cheese, rice, potatoes, pancakes, light breads, cooked vegetables, cooked
or canned fruits, bananas, soups, peanut butter, and eggs (not fried).
mechanical soft
List the correct order of diets (ranging from a patient who does not have
the ability to chew at all to someone that can):
1. clear liquid
2. full liquid
3. pureed
4. mechanical soft
A _____ diet EXCLUDES all animal products. However, SOYBEAN is a
popular plant-based protein in vegetarian and vegan communities.
vegan
A _____ vegetarian diet allows for dairy/dairy products. Meat CANNOT be
consumed.
lacto
A _____ - _____ diet allows for dairy & eggs. Meat CANNOT be consumed.
lacto-ovo
S/s of _____ are tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), tachypnea (rapid
breathing), hypotension (low blood pressure), decreased urine
